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Nathaniel Whittemore

Nathaniel Whittemore

NLW is an independent strategy and communications consultant for leading crypto companies as well as host of The Breakdown – the fastest-growing podcast in crypto. Whittemore has been a VC with Learn Capital, was on the founding team of Change.org, and founded a program design center at his alma mater Northwestern University that helped inspire the largest donation in the school’s history.

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The Fed’s Hawkish Walk Back
After a huge surprise in last week’s jobs report, the Federal Reserve has dispatched officials to send a hawkish message.
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Feb 7, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
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Would a Genesis/DCG Deal With Creditors End the Crypto Contagion?
According to sources, an in-principle agreement has been reached.
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Feb 6, 2023 at 9:12 p.m. UTC
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Why Crypto Fundraising Could Be in for a Painful Winter
Plus an argument to take another look at ICOs.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2023
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The Tragedy of Lebanon’s Currency Devaluation
While the official exchange rate is down 90%, the black market is still trading at less than 25% of the official rate.
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Feb 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 4, 2023
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Is the Narrative Around ESG and Bitcoin Mining Shifting?
New Hampshire is looking to promote bitcoin mining as part of its energy program.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 3, 2023 at 6:48 p.m. UTC
Feb 3, 2023
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Jerome Powell Finally Believes He Might Actually Get His Soft Landing
The FOMC raised rates by the expected 25 basis points at this week’s meeting.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 2, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2023
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A Primer on the Debate Around Ordinal Inscriptions, aka Bitcoin NFTs
Are on-chain Bitcoin NFTs an interesting innovation or a censorable misallocation of resources?
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Feb 1, 2023 at 9:33 p.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2023
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Independent Examiner Excoriates Celsius as a Ponzi
A newly released 476-page report shows the company was using customer funds to buy CEL.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 31, 2023 at 8:32 p.m. UTC
Jan 31, 2023
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Hawks vs. Bulls: The Fed Clashes With Optimistic Investors
Markets and the Federal Reserve aren’t seeing eye-to-eye when it comes to what’s best for the economy.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 30, 2023 at 8:20 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2023
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Is 2023 the Year the US Gets Serious About Protecting Privacy?
A discussion of the Bank Secrecy Act and new privacy priorities in Congress.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jan 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2023
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